Holiday desserts at local bakeries

BY: KAILA CAMPBELL

As the holidays approach, our minds often turn to thoughts of the delicious cakes, pies, cookies and other treats we’ll share with friends and family. Here in Long Beach, we’re lucky to have several bakeries that turn out tasty holiday desserts. Here are five of our favorites: Bundts on Melrose bakes cakes in many flavors, including three holiday tastes: pumpkin spice, peppermint crunch and eggnog. The most praised bundts for the season are pumpkin spice, red velvet and German chocolate. 4147 Long Beach Blvd.; bundtsonmelrose.com

Babette Bakery creates not only dessert and pastries, but also breads. Their French bread rolls are the most popular items during the holidays, along with the mixed berry tart, French macaroons and holiday cookies. 1404 Atlantic Ave.; babettebakery.com

Miss Priss Cupcakes and Such sells an abundance of different flavors of cupcakes and sandwiches. Their most popular cupcakes are the red velvet and classic chocolate. 4131 N. Norse Way; missprisscupcakes.com

Scratch Baked Goods is an American patisserie that sells everything from brownies to tarts and turnovers to Hungarian shortbread. During the winter season, their most popular items are the pumpkin chocolate bread pudding and cranberry walnut tart. 3950 E. Fourth St.; scratchbakedgoods.com